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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041,311.63, 1,562,001.81 and 358,191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041,311.63, 1,562,001.81 and 358,191.62 is: 537,299.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041,311.63 : 1,562,001.81 = 358,191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041,311.63/1,562,001.81 = 358,191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041,311.63x = 1,562,001.81 × 358,191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041,311.63x = 559,495,955,471.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,495,955,471.11/1,041,311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,299.25

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